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high-protein pumpkin muffins with cream cheese filling

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 muffins
Calories 250
Delight in these moist, protein-packed pumpkin muffins filled with creamy cheese, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Ingredients

dry ingredients

  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

wet ingredients

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 15 oz pumpkin puree (1 can)
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 2 eggs (large)

cream cheese filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

topping

  • pepitas pepitas for topping (about 1/3 cup)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with liners or spray.
  • Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and pour into dry. Mix until just combined.
  • Fill muffin tins almost to the top. Prepare cream cheese filling and pipe about 2 tbsp into each muffin center. Top with pepitas.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix batter for fluffy muffins. Pipe filling carefully to avoid overflow.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High-Protein, pumpkin